New technology related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drones), has significant implications across many platforms (privacy, federal laws, state laws, property laws, safety, etc.), coupled with licensing and registration requirements. This project would help develop, identify, and analyze the implications of using drones to support city services, in order to determine whether the city […]
Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name: Bellevue
Improving Walkability in Northeast Bellevue
In March 2018, Parks and Community Services implemented a new recreation program registration system which allows customers to view and register for programs and is accessible on all mobile devices. With this new system, along with other systems in place, the city is looking to develop customizable program brochures to better serve our online customers. […]
Safe Parking Lots Outreach
In 1988 the City of Bellevue launched the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP), an opportunity for residents to propose and vote for improvements they’d like to see in their neighborhood. Despite the long history of the program, the city has never done a formal assessment of one of the improvement projects to see what value it […]
Food Truck Program
Food trucks have become increasingly popular in recent years and can be complicated from a regulatory standpoint (vehicles and food services establishments). The city is interested in evaluating and developing citywide food truck best practices. This program would include any nuanced differences between centers (Downtown, Crossroads, Factoria) as well as special events. Development of best […]
Parks Business Intelligence
Food trucks have become increasingly popular in recent years and can be complicated from a regulatory standpoint (vehicles and food services establishments). The city is interested in evaluating and developing citywide food truck best practices. This program would include any nuanced differences between centers (Downtown, Crossroads, Factoria) as well as special events. Development of best […]
User-Centered Design Research and Recommendations for the City of Bellevue’s Public Website
Effective and efficient communications with the public are critical following an emergency or disaster. However, sharing this life safety information is not helpful for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who cannot understand everything being said. To address this issue, the Washington State Legislature approved RCW 38.52.070, which requires that all emergency communications be shared […]
Viability Research for a Small Business Incubator in Richards Valley
Does data make a Smart Building? Understanding your energy and water performance through a benchmarked “score” (e.g., a rating that compares against your peers such as the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey or EPA Portfolio Manager) is often touted as the first step to energy management. However, every building operator says that their building is […]
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Improving Emergency Communications with Limited-English-Proficiency (LEP) Chinese- and Russian-Speaking Communities
Building on work done to prepare for Fire Department re-accreditation, prepare outreach strategies using Community Risk Reduction (CRR) for our most at-risk populations. This effort would identify the risk factors, most effective engagement strategies, and resources. Additional information regarding CRR best practices can be found here. The Bellevue Fire Department’s CRR visualization tool can be […]
Community Engagement for Neighborhood Planning
Bellevue’s 16 neighborhood areas are characterized by diverse demographics and built and natural features. The city is initiating a neighborhood planning program that will rely on current and relevant data to illustrate the unique character of each neighborhood area and answer important questions. What features are important to improve or enhance? What trends indicate growing […]
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Planning Recommendations for a South Bellevue Mini City Hall
Bellevue’s multi-family neighborhoods have grown in recent years with development in the Downtown and BelRed. Multi-family residential environments are typically harder to reach through traditional city communication programs. The city is interested in research that will evaluate and assess best practices in outreach to those multi-family communities. Work includes development of new strategies, implementing pilot […]
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